When a word recurs as an important theme-driven motif in a story and is intentionally left untranslated, it can draw the reader's attention and make them even more alert and attuned to its various, complex meanings. And a few interesting links at the end.
Here's part two of my response to a reader's question about the publicity and promotion of literary translation works. Also, there are a few interesting links at the end.
This is the first newsletter of 2023. Happy New Year. Here's part one of my response to a reader's question about the publicity and promotion of literary translation works.